PMP practice questions 51–60

1. Question 51 · 1401 in bank

   A few key team members recently left the project team. The remaining members took time to understand the details and found it difficult to make progress. As a result, the project schedule is seriously delayed. What should the project manager do?

   • ARequest additional resources to be incorporated to the project team.
   • BObserve the project team and give them time to catch up before escalating.
   • CEscalate to the project sponsor and seek alternatives to resolve the issue.
   • DReview the issues and adjust the project plan to give a realistic schedule.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   In this situation, the most appropriate action for the project manager would be: D. Review the issues and adjust the project plan to give a realistic schedule. Escalating to the project sponsor is a viable option, but it is typically more effective after internal efforts to adjust and manage the situation have been explored. Directly escalating could imply that the project manager hasn't taken sufficient steps to manage the situation at their level.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Delab202

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2. Question 52 · 1401 in bank

   A project is in the middle of the fifth iteration. Due to a sudden slump in the economy, the company recorded a drastic reduction in revenue. The strategic direction was to Implement cost-reduction measures immediately. What should the project manager do next?

   • AContinue the current sprint without interruption and address priorities in the upcoming product backlog grooming sessions.
   • BMeet with the sponsor for guidance on the best path forward before executing sprints.
   • CAllow the project team to decide on the best path forward for the current sprint.
   • DSchedule a meeting with the product owner, discuss priorities and decide if anything from the backlog can be eliminated, based on current constraints.

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 53 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager collects various pieces of information and consolidates metnics in an agile project. The project manager finds that there is slack in the team in terms of productivity. The number of items sent to development per person has decreased by 10%, and the project manager used a root cause analysis (RCA) and discovered the reason is a lack of knowledge in one of the frameworks used for modeling. What should the project manager do next?

   • AAdd new members for the underperforming team
   • BSeek an external expert to review the framework
   • CArrange for external training amid the tight project schedules
   • DFoster knowledge sharing and coaching among team members

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   Answer: D

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4. Question 54 · 1401 in bank

   A customer support team has planned short, iterative cycles for working on customer-reported issues. Recently, there was a surge of high-priority issues that disrupted the original plan, and the team's manager is finding it difficult to manage the progress. Which approach should the project manager suggest using?

   • AAgile Scrum approach
   • BAgile Kanban approach
   • CSpiral approach
   • DRapid application development approach

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   Answer: B

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5. Question 55 · 1401 in bank

   The sponsor of a newly formed agile project is struggling to understand the scope and to determine when critical product features will be ready to use. What should the project manager do?

   • AMove the team’s kanban board to a more visible place to improve the communication with key stakeholders.
   • BCreate a detailed project management plan with all planned releases and the tasks needed to deliver them.
   • CEstablish the project vision, break down the mam features backlog, prioritize, and create an overall release plan.
   • DInvite the stakeholder to the project’s daily meetings, providing better visibility on what the team is working on.

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   Answer: C

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6. Question 56 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is part of a balanced matrix project organization. The project manager will receive all work performance updates directly from the new sourcing department head who has no time to spare to give the project manager the information. What should the project manager do?

   • ADiscuss the situation with the company project sponsor for advice
   • BRequest information directly from the sourcing department team members
   • CWork out a resolution in consultation with the sourcing department head
   • DPresent the situation to the manager of the sourcing department head

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   Answer: C

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7. Question 57 · 1401 in bank

   A company has a lot of experience with predictive projects. The project management office (PMO) has been trying to implement iterative tools within the project management framework, and the project manager has been asked to use these tools in their current project. After the successful implementation of the iterative tools, the PMO asks the project manager to determine the benefits these tools brought to the project. What should the project manager do?

   • ADetermine the data to be monitored during the project as well as the expected performance and targets.
   • BUpdate the communications management plan to consider performance review meetings with the project stakeholders.
   • CPrepare and submit a status report to the steering committee to update performance monitoring.
   • DConduct reviews with stakeholders to discuss the potential benefits the approach may have to the project.

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   Answer: A

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8. Question 58 · 1401 in bank

   A risk was raised during the initiation of a project. The supplier discontinued software support for one of the project’s required inputs. The project manager planned a reserve budget to allow the project to continue in the event of this occurrence. What should the project manager do?

   • ATell the project team to stop work, as software support will be canceled and the project cannot continue.
   • BAdvise the supplier that the sponsor will pay for software support as previously planned.
   • CAsk the supplier to continue providing software support until the end of the project.
   • DInform the sponsor that the risk has been realized and that a decision has to be made for the project to continue.

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   Answer: D

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9. Question 59 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a global team that they have worked with in the past and has a high level of trust with them. The team is located in different countries and time zones and will need decisions in a timely manner. In order to ensure that the project runs smoothly across the team, how should the project manager approach delegation?

   • ADelegate certain authorities and share information to allow fair decision-making.
   • BDelegate most authorities and share information to allow fair decision-making.
   • CDelegate most authorities and control the authority by withholding important information.
   • DDelegate certain authorities and control the authority by withholding important information.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B. Delegate most authorities and share information to allow fair decision-making. Explanation: Delegating most authorities and sharing information ensures that team members can make timely and informed decisions. This approach leverages the high level of trust within the team and facilitates smooth project execution across different countries and time zones.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — 517f9da

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10. Question 60 · 1401 in bank

    Development team members are located in three different time zones. It is difficult to find a suitable time to hold the daily standup for all team members. What should the project manager do?

    • AGive up the daily standup and replace it with a daily report.
    • BLet the team members decide themselves if they want to join the meeting.
    • CEncourage frequent, small team meetings with two or three team members.
    • DRequire all team members to join the daily standup regardless of the meeting time.

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    Answer: C

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